Table 1 shows two common tire related problems of the 2006 Buick Lacrosse.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Tire Tread/belt problems | |
| Tire Valve problems |
The contact owns a 2006 Buick Lacrosse. The vehicle has goodyear integrity, size p225/60r16 (na) tires. After the tires were rotated at 18,000 miles, the contact noticed that the outside of all four tires had very low tread and were becoming worn. The current and failure mileages were 26,000.
The contact owns a 2006 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, he heard a click near the front driver's side tire. The contact exited the vehicle and noticed that the hubcap was rubbing against the valve stem, wearing the rubber down to the metal. The contact also noticed that the other tires exhibited the same defect. The vehicle was not take to the dealer for inspection and was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000. Updated 11/19/lj all four of the valve stems were worn down to where the rubber was molded. The consumer replaced the tires.